Erin McLaughlin

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Erin is a Junior Social Editor at JOE with a keen interest in lifestyle, politics, and pop culture. Holding a master’s in Journalism, Erin brings a clear and engaging approach to storytelling, making content accessible and relevant for readers.

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  • Terrifying video captures moment reporter shot by police while covering LA protests

    Terrifying video captures moment reporter shot by police while covering LA protests

    Police shot Nine correspondent Lauren Tomasi during violent LA riots Lauren Tomasi, a reporter for the Australian news outlet Nine was shot by police while reporting on the LA riots. Californians were protesting against Donald Trump’s repression of immigration when the protests turned violent. US authorities, including the LAPD, and National Guard troops clashed with […]

    1 year ago

  • Greta Thunberg ‘kidnapped by Israeli forces’ as aid ship ‘diverted to Israel’

    Greta Thunberg ‘kidnapped by Israeli forces’ as aid ship ‘diverted to Israel’

    Israeli forces have stopped an aid ship and detained Greta Thunberg along with 11 other activists Israeli armed forces have intercepted the Madleen, the aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists trying to deliver aid to Gaza. According to Metro, activist group Freedom Flotilla, which organised the trip, claimed that Israeli armed forces […]

    1 year ago

  • Scientists find evidence that Jesus didn’t feed 5,000 people with bread and fish

    Scientists find evidence that Jesus didn’t feed 5,000 people with bread and fish

    Scientists might have debunked the miracle of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish The famous biblical story of Jesus feeding five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fish might not be true according to scientists. Rather, the ‘miracle’ is more likely to have been caused by a […]

    1 year ago

  • Tom Hanks breaks silence on daughter’s claims of ‘abusive’ childhood

    Tom Hanks breaks silence on daughter’s claims of ‘abusive’ childhood

    Tom Hanks has spoken out on his daughter E.A. Hanks’ claims she lived an ‘abusive’ childhood The 68-year-old actor has broken the silence on his daughter Elizabeth Ann’s claims of an ‘abusive’ childhood she made in her explosive memoir. Tom Hanks praised his daughter E.A. (43) for the deeply personal memories of her childhood she […]

    1 year ago

  • Tommy Robinson ‘kicked out’ of restaurant because staff ‘felt uncomfortable serving him’

    Tommy Robinson ‘kicked out’ of restaurant because staff ‘felt uncomfortable serving him’

    Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has allegedly been ‘kicked out’ of London steak restaurant A video posted on X shows far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon allegedly getting asked to leave the Hawksmoor Air Street restaurant in London. Tommy Robinson and his party were ‘kicked out’ of the steak restaurant after “finishing […]

    1 year ago

  • TikTok star, 17, shot dead after rejecting man

    TikTok star, 17, shot dead after rejecting man

    A 17-year old social media influencer has been shot dead in her home in Pakistan The young TikTok star, Sana Yousaf was brutally killed by a 22-year-old man who broke into her house. Umar Hayat has been arrested and has since confessed to murdering the young woman, according to the police. Authorities believe Umar Hayat […]

    1 year ago

  • Man arrested with 47 venomous snakes hidden in luggage at airport

    Man arrested with 47 venomous snakes hidden in luggage at airport

    Indian authorities have arrested a man trying to smuggle 47 venomous vipers into India The Indian citizen was returning home from Thailand when he was stopped by customs officials at the Mumbai airport on Sunday (June 1). The passenger, who has not been named, was taken into custody and has not yet commented on the […]

    1 year ago

  • Women in Berlin allowed to swim topless in public pools, just like men

    Women in Berlin allowed to swim topless in public pools, just like men

    The State government allows women to go topless in Berlin swimming pools Women in the German capital no longer have to cover their torsos when swimming in public pools, following a discrimination complaint. The complaint, which was made back in 2023, demanded women receive the same rights as men when it comes to going topless […]

    1 year ago

  • Major update in new search for Madeleine McCann

    Major update in new search for Madeleine McCann

    The new search for Madeleine McCann is set to be ‘called off after three days’ A major update has been confirmed by German Police after they resumed the search for Madeleine McCann earlier this week. Even though Madeleine went missing over 18 years ago, new evidence found in the home of prime suspect Christian Brueckner […]

    1 year ago

  • JoJo Siwa says she ‘would die for Chris Hughes’ as relationship deepens

    JoJo Siwa says she ‘would die for Chris Hughes’ as relationship deepens

    JoJo Siwa would die for Love Island’s Chris Hughes as their relationship intensifies The internet seems to be under the spell of JoJo Siwa’s and Chris Hughes’ relationship since the pair met in the Celebrity Big Brother house in April. It didn’t take long for the Dance Mom star and 2017 Love Islander to hit […]

    1 year ago

  • Russia’s hit list of UK targets revealed as they threaten ‘nuclear apocalypse’

    Russia’s hit list of UK targets revealed as they threaten ‘nuclear apocalypse’

    Secret Russian documents reveal they’ve trained to strike three UK locations Russian documents suggesting they have trained to target three UK locations have been leaked. Three UK locations are among the alleged list of places that Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly has targeted, according to the Financial Times. The secret papers reveal that Russia could […]

    1 year ago

  • Body found in search for man who went missing on stag do in Portugal

    Body found in search for man who went missing on stag do in Portugal

    Greg Monk’s body has been found after he disappeared during a stag do in Albufeira, Portugal Scot Greg Monk’s body has been found after he disappeared while on a stag do in holiday hotspot Albufeira, Portugal. Police believe the Scot fell down a ravine to his death while attempting to jump over a fence. It […]

    1 year ago

  • Israel issues warning to Greta Thunberg ship heading for Gaza

    Israel issues warning to Greta Thunberg ship heading for Gaza

    Israel threatens to ‘act accordingly’ against the ship carrying 12 activists Climate activist Greta Thunberg, actor Liam Cunningham, and 10 other activists set sail for Gaza last Sunday (June 1). The Madleen, operated by the activist group Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departed from Catania, Italy, carrying aid for the people and children in Gaza. According to […]

    1 year ago

  • Bill Gates says he plans to give most of his £150bn fortune to Africa

    Bill Gates says he plans to give most of his £150bn fortune to Africa

    Microsoft founder Bill Gates will donate the majority of his fortune to improve health services in Africa According to BBC News, the 69-year-old billionaire will spend most of his assets on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years. He said that “by unleashing human potential through health and education, every […]

    1 year ago

  • The real reason Diddy ended up with the nickname Puff Daddy

    The real reason Diddy ended up with the nickname Puff Daddy

    From a kid who ‘huffed and puffed’ to rapper Puff Daddy Sean Combs is known under many aliases, including P Diddy, Diddy, Love, and of course Puff Daddy. The 55-year-old hip hop artist was arrested last September in New York, six months after federal agents raided his properties in Los Angeles and Miami. Since his […]

    1 year ago

  • Former Met Police officer explains why this Madeleine McCann search is different

    Former Met Police officer explains why this Madeleine McCann search is different

    The new Madeleine McCann search will not just cover old ground Former Met Detective Chief Inspector Peter Kirkham discloses why this new search for Madeleine McCann is different. The police are not just covering old ground. The main difference is that the police are not just working from the crime scene, but also tracing back […]

    1 year ago

  • Russia threatens UK with nuclear apocalypse after Starmer speech

    Russia threatens UK with nuclear apocalypse after Starmer speech

    Russian propagandists have threatened the UK with nuclear annihilation Putin’s regime has clapped back at Sir Keir Starmer’s Defence Review, warning of Russian threat. The Kremlin’s most prevalent propaganda show has threatened Britain with nuclear annihilation and ‘painful’ radiation deaths. The message didn’t come long after Ukraine launched a drone attack against Putin’s bomber force. […]

    1 year ago

  • Jessie J announces she has been diagnosed with breast cancer

    Jessie J announces she has been diagnosed with breast cancer

    The ‘Price Tag’ singer revealed that she’s been diagnosed with early breast cancer Jessie J is best known for her successful singing career, marked by hits such as ‘Domino’ and ‘Bang Bang’. However, many people will recognise her as one of the judges on The Voice UK, The Voice Australia, and The Voice Kids UK. […]

    1 year ago

  • McDonald’s confirm new burger that’s ‘even better than the Big Mac’

    McDonald’s confirm new burger that’s ‘even better than the Big Mac’

    McDonald’s UK announces brand new menu item Brits will be able to enjoy McDonald’s new menu item, The Big Arch, before the US does. The new burger, made up of two Quarter Pounder beef patties, is said to be even bigger and wider in size compared to the iconic Big Mac. Although we Brits still […]

    1 year ago

  • Children left seriously unwell after influencer advises bleach to cure autism

    Children left seriously unwell after influencer advises bleach to cure autism

    Influencer Kerri Rivera promotes industrial bleach as a ‘cure’ for autism The social media influencer encourages parents online to give their autistic children chlorine dioxide (CD), a chemical which is often used to bleach textiles and disinfect industrial surfaces. Experts have called her fake cures “sickening” and warn parents of the dangerous and harmful consequences […]

    1 year ago

  • Donald Trump brutally mocked after camera catches photo on his lock screen

    Donald Trump brutally mocked after camera catches photo on his lock screen

    President Donald Trump is the subject of ridicule after his lock screen goes viral Donald Trump is the target of mockery once again after cameras catch a glimpse of his lock screen. The US president was roasted online after his lock screen was revealed on Saturday night (May 31). One of the many people to […]

    1 year ago

  • Official report reveals the five ways Britain would be attacked if we went to war this year

    Official report reveals the five ways Britain would be attacked if we went to war this year

    Strategic Defence Review bares five ways our enemies would attack the UK The Strategic Defence Review reveals five “methods of attack” the UK can expect in the case of a state-on-state conflict. The methods include: attacks on the UK’s armed forces and overseas bases; air and missile attacks by long-range drones; cruise missiles targeting military […]

    1 year ago

  • Brits issued urgent warning over new ‘more infectious’ Covid variant

    Brits issued urgent warning over new ‘more infectious’ Covid variant

    New Covid variant cases rise in popular holiday destinations Health authorities in popular holiday hotspots have warned of a new Covid variant that’s feared to be ‘more infectious’ than foregoing variants. Tourists are urged to wear masks and wash their hands as new Covid cases rise. The new variant is most prevalent in popular British […]

    1 year ago

  • Suicide pod activist takes his own life after being traumatised by arrest

    Suicide pod activist takes his own life after being traumatised by arrest

    The right-to-die activist has died by assisted suicide following his arrest Florian Willet, who was questioned for murder after the death of a woman using a suicide pod, has taken his own life in Germany. The euthanasia activist suffered major mental health issues following his arrest by Swiss police in September last year, according to […]

    1 year ago

  • Greta Thunberg sets sail on aid ship to Gaza aiming to break Israeli blockade

    Greta Thunberg sets sail on aid ship to Gaza aiming to break Israeli blockade

    Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists set sail for Gaza on the ship Madleen to break Israel’s blockade Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins forces with actor Liam Cunningham, and Rima Hassan, a member of the European parliament to set sail for Gaza. The Madleen, operated by the activist group Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departed from Catania, […]

    1 year ago

  • Tourists who stand up too early on plane face fine in new crackdown

    Tourists who stand up too early on plane face fine in new crackdown

    UK tourists who stand up too early on the plane in holiday hotspot Turkey may be hit with a £52 penalty. Holidaymakers in Turkey caught rising into the aisle before their row is ready to leave may be hit with a £52 fine Turkey’s civil aviation authority set the measure in place to hopefully avoid […]

    1 year ago

  • UK to bask in summer of heatwaves, Met Office says

    UK to bask in summer of heatwaves, Met Office says

    The UK could experience a hotter-than-normal summer with an increased chance for heatwaves According to the Met Office’s most recent three-month outlook, it has predicted that the meteorological summer (1 June to 31 August) is twice as likely to be hotter than usual in 2025. The prediction is not too surprising as it follows an […]

    1 year ago

  • Germany issues warning to NATO countries about ‘very serious’ Russia threat

    Germany issues warning to NATO countries about ‘very serious’ Russia threat

    Germany’s Chief of Defence General Carsten Breuer shares chilling warning following recent attack The German Chief of Defence has warned that Russia is amassing weapons and military equipment for a possible attack on NATO. It follows after Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced a drone attack on 40 military aircrafts inside Russia’s territory on Sunday, 1 […]

    1 year ago

  • Coronation Street barmaid dies as tributes pour in

    Coronation Street barmaid dies as tributes pour in

    Former model and Coronation Street actress has passed away aged 85 Actress Barbara Ferris played barmaid Nona Willis on Coronation Street in 1961 and enjoyed a decades-long career. After her role as Nona Willis, Ferris stepped away from the role after just 10 episodes due to the Lancastrian accent being too challenging. Film fanatics may […]

    1 year ago

  • Donald Trump shares theory that Joe Biden died and was replaced by a clone

    Donald Trump shares theory that Joe Biden died and was replaced by a clone

    Trump shares a baseless theory claiming Joe Biden was killed and replaced Late Saturday night, Donald Trump shared a Truth Social post that claims Joe Biden was killed in 2020 and has since been replaced by a robotic clone. “There is no #JoeBiden–executed in 2020,” the post reads. The post further contends that the real […]

    1 year ago

  • The Grand Tour’s new line-up ‘revealed’ after departure of Clarkson, May and Hammond

    The Grand Tour’s new line-up ‘revealed’ after departure of Clarkson, May and Hammond

    The Grand Tour’s new line-up is said to be ‘younger and cooler’ Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May’s replacements have been revealed by insiders. YouTube stars Thomas Holland and James Engelsman are taking over The Grand Tour and have recruited social media sensation, Francis Bourgeois. Canadian Thomas Holland and Brit James Engelsman’s Throttle House […]

    1 year ago

  • Royal Navy scrambled to monitor Russian ship loitering in UK waters

    Royal Navy scrambled to monitor Russian ship loitering in UK waters

    HMS Dragon monitors ‘intelligence gathering’ Russian ship in UK waters Russian warship Yuri Ivanov was spotted loitering in waters off the northwest coast of Scotland, for the second time this month. Royal Navy warships and helicopters scrambled to monitor the Russian warship, following the completion of the major NATO exercise ‘Formidable Shield’ that took place […]

    1 year ago

  • Team GB athlete says he’s being forced to choose between Olympics and OnlyFans

    Team GB athlete says he’s being forced to choose between Olympics and OnlyFans

    British canoeist is suspended from competing due to his ‘spicy content page’ Paddle UK has banned Kurts Adams Rozentals, who competes in the individual canoe slalom, from competing due to “allegations” about his ‘spicy’ content on social media. Rozentals has been removed from Paddle UK’s World Class Programme, the UK Sport’s lottery-funded initiative that helps […]

    1 year ago

  • Major UK bank to give out free £100 bonus to millions of customers

    Major UK bank to give out free £100 bonus to millions of customers

    Nationwide is paying out a total of £400 million to four million of their customers If you’re banking with Nationwide, you could get transferred a free £100 next month as part of the building society’s ‘Fairer Share’ scheme. Only current account customers, who also have savings and a mortgage with Nationwide, are eligible. These bonus […]

    1 year ago

  • Exact date ‘Caribbean jet stream’ heatwave set to hit the UK

    Exact date ‘Caribbean jet stream’ heatwave set to hit the UK

    A mini-heatwave is approaching the UK, with temperatures rising to 25C After a wet bank holiday weekend, weather maps indicate that temperatures are set to climb again in the UK, reaching the mid-20s in some areas of the country with a heatwave potentially on the way. While temperatures have dipped recently, and the downpour forced […]

    1 year ago

  • Thousands of households to receive payouts over forced prepayment meter fitting

    Thousands of households to receive payouts over forced prepayment meter fitting

    Poorly treated customers could be transferred thousands of pounds Energy customers are set to receive payouts of up to £1000 and have debts written off, following revelations concerning the forced fitting of prepayment meters. After a review by the regulator Ofgem, they found that energy suppliers switched their vulnerable customers to paying upfront after falling […]

    1 year ago